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CONQUERING THE ENERGY CODE FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: COMMERCIAL, November 1, 2018, New York City
From the Host: "The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Commercial prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requirements in the 2015 NYS Code and design more… more...
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Continuing Education Programs
0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018
8th International Hemp Building Symposium 2018, October 16-17, Brussels, Belgium
The 8th International Hemp Building Symposium will be held in an ancient castle Hof Ter Loonst, Kampenhout, Brussels, Belgium and is organised by the International Hemp Building Association and hosted by Jordan & Co. and Steve Allin of Hemp… more...
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Education
0 replies | 1160 views | Posted on: 08/28/2018 | Last updated: 09/01/2018
LUNCHandLEADERS: Product Declarations and Transparency EPDs and HPDs, August 23, 2018, Columbus, Ohio
This August LUNCHandLEADERS will feature representatives from mindful MATERIALS and local experts in building optimization to discuss the purpose and usage of environmental product declarations and health product declarations in LEED v4. Pa… more...
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0 replies | 1412 views | Posted on: 08/16/2018 | Last updated: 08/16/2018
Three Day Cordwood Masonry, Aug 31- Sept 2, West Chazy, New York
Morning sessions include cordwood theory, slide presentations, explanatory tours, and discussion of the three styles of cordwood construction: built-up corners (stackwall), roundhouses, and cordwood as infilling within a post-and-beam frame… more...
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0 replies | 1762 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 08/13/2018
Book Signing Event: The Myth of Silent Spring, July 25, 6-8 pm, Providence, RI
Please join Groundwork Rhode Island on Wednesday, July 25th from 6-8pm for an author speaking and book signing event at the Southside Cultural Center. Chad Montrie is a professor in the History Department at the University of Massachusett… more...
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Other - Education
0 replies | 1713 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018
Delivering The Winning Pitch: Making the Business Case for ZNE Schools, June 26, Oakland, CA
The zero net energy (ZNE) process can be daunting! Discover how the spark of an idea can ignite buy-in and fire-up key decision makers in the ZNE process. This three-hour session focuses on the business of creating ZNE in California’s K-1… more...
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Training and Development Programs, Workshops
0 replies | 2285 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/19/2018
RecyclingWorks Practical Skills Compost Workshop, June 1, 12:30- 5:00 pm, Greenfield, MA
RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is hosting a no-cost Practical Skills Compost Workshop with emphasis on composting food materials. This half-day workshop will focus on operator competency in compost site management, in-field operations, and… more...
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0 replies | 904 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/23/2018
Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment, April 23, 5-7pm, Boston, MA
Come hear the candidates discuss their ideas and positions on the critical environmental issues we face. The discussion will be moderated by Katie Lannan of State House News Service. Democratic candidates Jay Gonzalez, Bob Massie, and Setti… more...
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0 replies | 1262 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018
Earthwood Techniques at Earthwood Building School, May 28, West Chazy New York
Low-cost foundations and earth-sheltering methods used at the Earthwood house are emphasized, accenting surface bonded wall construction and plank-and-beam roofing. The five elements that affect load calculations are discussed. Alternative … more...
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0 replies | 1439 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/02/2018
Three Day Cordwood Masonry Course at Earthwood Building School, May 25 - 27, West Chazy, New York
Morning sessions include cordwood theory, slide presentations, explanatory tours, and discussion of the three styles of cordwood construction: built-up corners (stackwall), roundhouses, and cordwood as infilling within a post-and-beam frame… more...
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0 replies | 1970 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/02/2018
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